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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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